February 15, 2022
Training program for women in trades
A NEW program aimed at getting more Bendigo women into trade apprenticeships will launch next week. The Connecting Women to Trades program was developed in...
February 13, 2022
Little trains, big fun
FOR more than two decades, the Elmore Miniature Railway has delighted the young and young at heart. Peter Willsher took over operations at the family...
February 12, 2022
Lifesaving addition jazzes up space
FOR most jazz club secretaries, installing a defibrillator in their rehearsal space probably wouldn’t be top of mind, but for Christina Finch it was. Ms...
February 11, 2022
Big, busy and bold years ahead
YOUNG performers are gearing up to get back on stage with Arena Theatre Company after the organisation secured four years of funding from the...
February 11, 2022
A moment in time unsealed
RESIDENTS at the Bendigo Retirement Village took a trip down memory lane at the opening of a twenty-year-old time capsule last week. The time capsule...
February 11, 2022
Choir returns in full voice
THE Bendigo Chamber Choir returned to the stage for the first time in two years last weekend for a community concert as part of...
February 10, 2022
Region bathed in tourism gold
BENDIGO made its mark on the Victorian Tourism Awards last week, with organisations in the region taking out the top prize in four different...
February 10, 2022
Booster rates celebrated by COVID commander
GREATER Bendigo residents have been commended for their willingness to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by pandemic commander Jeroen Weimar, but he warned work is...
February 7, 2022
Do you know an amazing woman?
NOMINATIONS are now open for two Zonta Club of Bendigo awards recognising the hard work of women across the region. Applications for the Ann Horrocks...
February 6, 2022
Arts program prepares to return
CREATIVES across the region are busily preparing for the return of Bendigo Open Studios on the Labour Day long weekend. The 12 to 14 March...
February 6, 2022
Community garden to keep growing
IF you’ve got a green thumb and some spare time to give, head to the Long Gully Community Garden’s volunteer drive next week. Garden facilitator...
February 5, 2022
Raising awareness of a rare condition
WHEN talking becomes especially difficult for Coral Hunt, she finds solace in being around her pets. “I love being with my animals, that’s where I...
February 5, 2022
Call out for young choristers
THE stage is set for the next generation of singers to join the Bendigo Youth Choir. Young people between the ages of six to 18...
February 4, 2022
Food relief group shares in funding
BENDIGO Foodshare has received State Government funding to support the organisation’s relief work across central Victoria. Foodshare was one of 13 groups to receive a...
February 3, 2022
Epsom development progresses
THE City of Greater Bendigo has announced its intention to approve a multimillion-dollar redevelopment of the Epsom Village shopping centre, which includes upgrades to...
February 3, 2022
Works roll on at Huntly Station
HUNTLY residents can expect a new train station close to home by the middle of the year as construction continues on the fast-tracked project. Transport...
January 30, 2022
Jewellery shop painting the town pink
WALK down Mitchell Street in the CBD and you’d be unlikely to miss Pink Nade, a baby pink painted shop filled with bright and...
January 29, 2022
Building tours explore town’s past
FUGITIVES rounding up local high school teachers and other outlandish stories are just some of the snippets of Bendigo’s history you’ll hear at weekly...
January 29, 2022
Passion for sustainable fashion
A SUSTAINABILITY hub is in the making at The Old Church on the Hill, and one woman is leading the charge to tackle the...
January 28, 2022
Date set for SPAN walk
COMMUNITY members will once again be able to gather to remember those they’ve lost at the Suicide Prevention Awareness Network’s annual walk, set for...
January 27, 2022
Online community lends a helping hand
A FACEBOOK group aimed at connecting people stuck in isolation because of COVID-19 is quickly gaining traction since launching almost two weeks ago. Bendigo Isolation...
January 27, 2022
Works underway on lake weed
A NATURALISED but invasive species of weed has returned to the top of Lake Weeroona, but experts hope the plant will run its course...
January 25, 2022
Another accolade for advocacy – Australia Day honours
“IF there be any help I can offer, let me do it now for I will not pass this way again.” It’s a saying Ruth...
January 25, 2022
Award for dedicated firefighter – Australia Day honours
AS a child, Kenneth Heddle was never too far from the flashing lights, sirens and blaring horns of a fire truck. At the time of...
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